Fresh Cucumber Caprese Salad: A Refreshing Take for Summer
A delightful and refreshing salad perfect for hot summer days, combining the crispness of cucumbers with the classic Caprese flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into rounds.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Cut the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Feel free to add avocado or other vegetables of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg